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The 3-state solution
Mordechai Nisan
Published: 05.03.12, 18:00
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61. Radical solution
veronique ,   Israel   (03.06.12)
Most of the Palestinians are of Jewish origin. They know it and we know it. Most converted to Islam because of crippling taxes imposed by the Ottoman Empire. Genetics also prove it as a lot of the genetic issues of the Jews also appear in the Palestinian population. The other Palestinians came when the Jews offered construction and agricultural jobs in the Kibbutzim and Moshavim. Once quick solution is to convert all the Palestinians of Jewish origin to Judaism.... and we'll have a majority, and they will feel better to go back to their origin.
62. 3 State Solution won't work: this will...
Geoff Neilson ,   Cape Town, South Afr   (03.06.12)
The only solution to Israel's problems is the 12 Tribe solution. This will be implemented as promised in the legally binding Hebrew Scriptures when Messiah comes. Which probably won't be too many years from now. Of course the Tribe of Judah will then have to admit that there are 11 other Israelite Tribes still in existence, whom they have failed to recognize, and will have to make space for. Palestinians will be compelled to acknowledge their claims of Israelite territory have no legitimacy in Heaven's eyes. In that day, the LORD alone will be exhalted.
63. Wine-bibber ought to get a warning
Latter-Day Profits ,   Profit Peak   (03.06.12)
What happened? # 38 was the continuation of an initial comment of mine and it's incomprehensible without the first part. I was describing an additional state for the Hareidim in a 4-state plan. Someone who was left in charge of the incoming messages for a while was probably flying high on Carmel wine and I suggest that he or she be warned & scolded or fired.
64. A Kingdom
Adam Neira ,   Paris, France   (03.06.12)
The prophesied command and control structure for Jerusalem, the Holy Land and the Middle East is actually a kingdom. The current GDP of the State of Israel; Judea and Samaria/The West Bank; Gaza; Lebanon; Syria; Jordan; Egypt and Saudi Arabia is $1.6 Trillion. This can grow by more than 5% p.a. from 2013 onwards if the right moves are made on the cube at the right time and in the right order. All the pieces of the divine jigsaw puzzle are falling into place.
65. Jordans Crown Prince? A Palestinian.
Java ,   Lava, Earth   (03.06.12)
That means the next RULER-KING of Jordan will be a Palestinian, ruling a majority of palestinians, on land thats ia majority of the palestine mandate. The arabs in Judea/Samaria will become citizens of this new/old Jordan/palestine and will become residents of Israel with full rights except the voting for knesset rights. win-win. palestinians get an official homeland, Jews get security and continuity. Its coming, the prince turns 18 in 3 months...
66. Its already a Free state
Moshe ,   Jerusalem   (03.06.12)
In Israel all religions are free to pray and live. Just walk in the streets of Jerusalem and see how many Arabs are shopping, drinking coffee and learning in schools and Universities and filling hospital beds, now thats a free Israel.
67. to 65
(03.06.12)
in islam the son identity is like the father it is written in kuran ,, but sure the prince has a good mother
68. TRY a bit of FREEDOM&MULTIDIVERSITY in Arab/Muslim countries
Jerry ,   The Netherlands   (03.06.12)
69. #60
Bertram ,   London, UK   (03.06.12)
And presumably this is not apartheid. Right? In the same way that even if it walks like a duck and quacks like a duck it's definitely not a duck?
70. Three state solution
Syd Chaden ,   Palermo Calif USA   (03.06.12)
There are serious problems with the solution that Dr. Nisan proposes. The problems are that it is based upon facts and it is logical. In other words, it makes sense. But, this is the Middle East that we are contemplating, and more specifically, Middle Eastern peoples of the Islamic faith. Dr.Nisan's solution does not take into account the inherent rejection of Sunnis and Shiites by each other, and the seemingly perpetual conflict between them. The problem statement is significantly altered if, rather than considering Jordan as a "Palestinian State", Jordan is considered as a Sunni or Shiite state. If it is a Shiite state, it is essentially an extension of Iran, right up to Israel's borders. If it is a Sunni state, it is a state whose people are religiously at war. It is, after all, the Middle East.
71. Absolutely true;Jordan is Palestine!!!!
Anna M Sedda ,   Rome-Italy   (03.06.12)
....and all Palies with a Jordan passport should be' kindly invide to get back home....in Jordan...when even the queen is a Palestinian !!!!
72. Settlers
banshee ,   Texas   (03.07.12)
A number of commenters have espoused the importance to Israel of its settler presence in the West Bank. Just how, specifically, does the presence og the growing settler community help Israel's security. On its face it seems that the heavily right wing religious occupants are anything but a positive force for Israel.
73. 1967
banshee ,   Texas   (03.07.12)
Israel was happy with the lands it occupied prior to 1967. And, it was not a "defensive war" Israel launched a Pearl Harbor- like sneak attack against the Egyptians. Very successful. In 1974 the Egyptians did the same against Israel. Not as successful since Kissinger and the U.S. saved Israel. Simple solution--the Obama plan--Have Israel go back to the 1967 lines or be prepared to be in conflict for ever.
74. 1967
banshee ,   Texas   (03.07.12)
Israel was happy with the lands it occupied prior to 1967. And, it was not a "defensive war" Israel launched a Pearl Harbor- like sneak attack against the Egyptians. Very successful. In 1974 the Egyptians did the same against Israel. Not as successful since Kissinger and the U.S. saved Israel. Simple solution--the Obama plan--Have Israel go back to the 1967 lines or be prepared to be in conflict for ever.
75. #72. Can you read a map?
Chaim ,   Israel   (03.07.12)
#72. It has been incontrovertibly proven, by countless leading international law experts, that Judea and Samaria legally belong to Israel. You want to know how Judea and Samaria "settlers" help Israel. Can you read a map? Judea and Samaria make Israel viable. Israel could not survive if we're ever lunatic to cede our more than 3,500 year old ancestral heartland.
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